How can a student with a learning disability like dyslexia learn literature like Beowulf and yet spell the simplest words like "does" incorrectly? Dyslexia is a very complex struggle for many students. This episode examines typical challenges that students have from dyslexia from those who are identified at an early age up to those who don't discover they have dyslexia until they become adults. We will define dyslexia, explain what dyslexia is NOT, talk about it's causes, and look at the many challenges students typically experience. You will how dyslexia is accommodated at college, and you will hear about several resources that explain dyslexia even further.
Identifying Dyslexia and Improving Student Success with Dr. Kathy Futterman
Dyslexia and Phonological Processing 101
International Dyslexia Association Fact Sheet about Dylexia
Insights From a Disability Specialist: 9 Critical College Concerns
